Ongoing Events
Below are ongoing events in Katy, Texas. For more happenings, visit our online events page.
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ONGOING EVENTS
Ongoing
Book Sale
Cinco Ranch Library
2620 Commercial Center Blvd.
Friends of the Library at Cinco Ranch Library are hosting an ongoing book sale. Children’s books 50 cents – $1; adult books 50 cents – $2. DVDs and CDs various prices. Drop donations of gently used fiction and children’s books into the barrel at the library or at Tradition Bank on Grand Pkwy. No textbooks, magazines or encyclopedias accepted. Proceeds support the library. For more information, call 281-395-1311. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Mondays
Baby Bounce
Katy Library
5414 Franz Rd.
10:15 a.m.
An active story time for infants ages 3 months to 18 months. For more information, call 281-391-3509 or visit www.hcpl.net. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Mondays
Genealogy Lunchbox
Katy Library
5414 Franz Rd.
12 – 2 p.m.
Bring your lunch and join other Katyites for an informal genealogy get-together. Meetings will include computers, ancestry.com, and other genealogists to help with each person’s searches. For more information, call 281-391-3509 or visit www.hcpl.net. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Every Monday
Baby Bounce
Katy Library
5414 Franz Rd.
10:15 a.m.
An active storytime for infants 3 through 18 months. Call 281-391-3509 or visit www.hcpl.net.
Every Monday
Genealogy Lunchbox
Katy Library
5414 Franz Rd.
12 p.m.
Bring your lunch and join us for an informal genealogy get-together. We’ll have computers, Ancestry.com, and other genealogists to help each other with our searches. Call 281-391-3509 or visit www.hcpl.net.
First Monday of the Month
Evening Book Club
Maud Smith Marks Branch Library
1815 Westgreen
7 p.m.
No dues are required and new members are welcome. For the current book, call 281-492-8592. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
First Monday of the Month
Katy VFW Post 9182 Meetings
VFW Hall
6202 George Bush Dr.
7:30 p.m.
Katy VFW members gather for their monthly meeting, with dinner served beforehand. To learn more, contact Commander Dave Brasell at 281-391-8387. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Second and Fourth Monday of the Month
Rock-N-Bear Night
Salt & Pepper Restaurant
811 Avenue D, #110
6 – 8 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of music, with proceeds benefitting local nonprofits Katy Rocks and the Joe Joe Bear Foundation. To learn more about either organization, visit www.katyrocks.org or www.joejoebear.org. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Tuesdays
Civil Air Patrol
West Houston Airport
18000 Groeschke Rd.
6:45 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Kids 12 and up and adults are invited to help serve the community through Civil Air Patrol. The group meets in the first aircraft hangar on the east side of the field at West Houston Airport. To learn more, call Second Lt. Audrey Morrow at at 713-515-4136. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Tuesdays
Mother Goose Time
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
2620 Commercial Center Blvd.
10:30 a.m.
Children ages 1 to 12 months and their caregivers can enjoy fun activities and songs relating to books. For a schedule of programs, call the library at 281-395-1311. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Tuesdays
Preschool Story Time
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
2620 Commercial Center Blvd.
2 p.m.
Children ages 3 to 6 years old can enjoy stories, movies, and age-appropriate craft activities. For a complete schedule, call the library at 281-395-1311. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Tuesdays
Tuesdays for Teachers
LaCenterra
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
Teachers, administrators, and school employees enjoy discounts at participating LaCenterrra retailers and restaurants with valid school ID. Visit www.lacenterra.com. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Tuesdays
Toddler Time
Katy Branch Library
5414 Franz Rd.
10:30 – 11 a.m.
Children ages 18 months to 3 years can enjoy fun activities. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Tuesdays
Totally Toddler Storytime
Maud Marks Library
1815 Westgreen Blvd.
10:15 and 11:15 a.m.
Toddlers ages 18 to 36 months and their caregivers are invited to participate in fun activities like songs, games, finger plays, and story time. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Second Tuesday of the Month
InHouston Katy Business Professional Networking Mixer
Vida Loca Mexican Bar and Grill
21810 Kingsland Blvd.
4– 7 p.m.
Network with business professionals and build on existing business relationships. Donate a door prize to promote your business. To learn more, contact Newell Cheatheam by email at newell@newellcheatheam.com or by phone at 713-385-3622. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Third Tuesday of the Month
Breast Cancer Support Group
Methodist West Houston Hospital
Mesquite Conference Room
18500 Katy Fwy.
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Join Methodist West Houston Hospital each month for an evening with others who have personal experience with breast cancer. Patients, survivors, family, friends and caregivers are welcome and dinner is served at each meeting. For details or to RSVP, contact 713-790-3333. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Third Tuesday of the Month
Memorial Hermann Stroke Support Group
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
23900 Katy Fwy.
6 – 7 p.m.
The stroke support group, sponsored by Memorial Hermann Katy and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy, meets on the third Tuesday of every month. This month Joyce Leverenz from TIRR Memorial Hermann Challenge Program will be discussing community integration services following brain injury and stroke. The Challenge Program is an outpatient day treatment program that addresses the physical abilities, memory strategies, interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills needed for long-term success. Please register your attendance by calling 713-222-CARE (2273). For more meeting info, e-mail kaysword@memorialhermann.org. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Fourth Tuesday of the Month
Katy Aglow Meeting
Church on the Rock
433 S. Barker Cypress
Aglow International is a global, trans-denominational Christian organization. More than 200,000 Aglow members meet together each month through local fellowships. At the monthly gatherings, there is time to meet and visit with friends, enjoy corporate worship and prayer, and hear from a guest speaker. Many of the ladies share lunch afterwards. To learn more visit katyaglow.com or aglow.org. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Last Tuesday of the Month
Katy Woodworker’s Guild
Katy Junior High School
5350 Franz Rd.
7 – 9 p.m.
Learn about new and popular woodworking techniques and tips, with each meeting featuring a unique presentation. To learn more, call 281-717-4215. The group meets on the last Tuesday of each month. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Tuesdays, Saturdays, & Sundays
Food Addicts in Recovery
West Houston Community Center
725 Bateswood
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Sundays at 3 p.m.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a 12-step program for individuals suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating, and bulimia. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins are required. Everyone is welcome, including those who think they may have a food problem or are concerned about someone who may. For more information, visit www.foodaddicts.org. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Wednesdays
Called to Be Mom
Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church
1530 Norwalk Dr.
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Called to Be Mom is a group that offers support to mothers with children of all ages. All are welcome and you may attend as a new member at any time. Meetings include prayer, scripture study, book study, guest speaker presentations, and a discussion of issues relevant to raising Catholic children. The group also offers many outside activities and social events.Childcare is provided in the church nursery for $3 per child. (Young babies are welcome stay with their mothers in the meetings.) For more information, contact email ctbm.epiphany@gmail.com or call the church at 281-578-0707. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Wednesdays
Divorce Recovery
Second Baptist Church West Campus – Room L331
19449 Katy Fwy.
6:30 p.m.
Second Baptist Church welcomes those dealing with divorce to take part in their free group counseling services. The group is designed to help people work through issues associated with divorce and give them a fresh start on their life. Sessions are led by a licensed counselor. For more information, call Holly Robideau at 713-465-3408, extension 1505. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Wednesdays
Katy Social Run
LaCenterra
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
6 p.m.
Enjoy a weekly run with fellow Katyites, and then meet up on the patio of Baker St. Pub and Grill for free refreshments. Participants can start the three- to six-mile run anytime between 6 and 10 p.m. Call 281-891-3481 or email katyfitnesschallene@gmail.com. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Wednesdays
KidzConnection
Faith West Academy
2225 Porter Rd.
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade can enjoy an evening of worship, games, live characters, object lessons, and tons of fun. KidzConnection takes place during the school year. Pizza is provided for $3. Contact Allen Strickland at astrickland@faithwest.org for more information or visit www.fwakidzconnection.blogspot.com. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Wednesdays
The Spanish Public Speaking Club
Across from Katy Mills Mall; behind CiCi’s Pizza
25525 Katy Mills Parkway
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
The goal of this club is to develop communication and leadership skills for people with Spanish as a second language. Plan on arriving at 6:15 p.m. in order to know the agenda in advance. Membership is free. If you want more information, please contact Alvaro Diaz, 281-770-6930 or at alvardiaz@gmail.com. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Wednesdays
Knitting and Crochet Club
Katy Branch Library
5414 Franz Rd.
1 – 3 p.m.
Learn new techniques, teach someone else, or just enjoy socializing with other crafters. All ages are welcome to attend. For more information, call 281-391-3509 or visit www.hcpl.net. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Wednesdays
Preschool Storytime
Maud Marks Library
1815 Westgreen Blvd.
11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Preschool-aged children can learn to read through stories, songs, and other fun activities. Parents and caregivers are also welcome to attend with their children. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Wednesdays
Sunrise Yoga
Luke’s Locker at LaCenterra
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Ste. J100
5:15 a.m.
Rise and shine with this free fitness class, taught by local yoga instructor Melissa Smith. Call 281-391-7880. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Wednesdays
Totally Toddler Storytime
Maud Marks Library
1815 Westgreen Blvd.
10:15 – 10:40 a.m.
Toddlers ages 18 to 36 months and their caregivers are invited to participate in activities like songs, games, finger plays, and story time. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Wednesdays & Thursdays
Toddler Time
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
2620 Commercial Center Blvd.
10:30 a.m.
Children ages 1 to 3 years old and their caregivers can enjoy a morning of fun activities, stories, and songs. For a list of scheduled programs, call the library at 281-395-1311. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Every Wednesday
Knotty and Nice Club
Katy Library
5414 Franz Rd.
1 p.m.
The Knotty and Nice Club is the place for you if you want to learn new needlework techniques, teach someone else, or just hang out with other crafters. Call 281-391-3509 or visit www.hcpl.net.
First Wednesday of each month
Hispanic Book Group/Club Hispano de Libros
Katy Library
5414 Franz Rd.
6 p.m.
Every month, a group of Spanish speaking adults get together to discuss a chosen book. Les invitamos a que todos los meses se reuna con nosotros para converser sobre un libro. Llame para mas informacion , 281-391-3509.
First and Third Wednesday of the Month
After-School Break
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
2620 Commercial Center Blvd.
4:30 p.m.
Beginning in September, school-aged children entering first through fifth grade can enjoy crafts, movies, stories, and more fun activities. To learn more, call 281-395-1311. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Second and Fourth Wednesday of the Month
Kinder Korner
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
2620 Commercial Center Blvd.
4:30 p.m.
Beginning in September, kindergartners can enjoy stories, movies, crafts, and other fun activities. To learn more, call 281-395-1311. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Thursdays
Fun Run and Morning Social
Luke’s Locker at LaCenterra
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Ste. J100
5:15 a.m.
Runners of all fitness levels are invited to meet for a fun run and morning social with complimentary bagels, coffee, and juice. Call 281-391-7880. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Thursdays
Infant Time
Maud Marks Library
1815 Westgreen Blvd.
10:15 and 11:15 a.m.
This is an interactive program for children ages 0 to 17 months and their caregivers. Each session will last about 20 minutes, featuring nursery rhymes, songs, and finger plays. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Thursdays
Mothers’ Share Group
St. Peter’s UMC
Room E221
20775 Kingsland Blvd.
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Mothers’ Share Group serves as a valuable outreach for stay-at home parents. The group offers a supportive network of moms, interesting and informative speakers relevant to parenting and family life, creative crafts, service projects, and the opportunity to make wonderful friends with others in the Katy area. Join them for fun, food and friendship! The group holds regular meetings from September to May. Contact Melissa Gargani at 281-578-7178 or msgargani@sbcglobal.net. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Thursdays
Pajama Night Story Time
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
2620 Commercial Center Blvd.
7 p.m.
Families can enjoy kid-friendly stories and activities. For a complete schedule, call the library at 281-395-1311. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Thursdays
Preschool Story Time
Katy Library
5414 Franz Rd.
10:30 a.m.
Children ages 3 to 6 years old can enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and occasional crafts. For more information, call 281-391-3509 or visit hcpl.net. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Every Thursday
Preschool Storytime
Katy Library
5414 Franz Rd.
10:30 a.m.
Recommended for children ages 3 to 6 years old. Stories, songs, finger-plays, and occasional crafts. Call 281-391-3509 or visit www.hcpl.net.
First and Third Thursday of the Month
Tween Café
Cinco Ranch Branch Library
2620 Commercial Center Blvd.
4:30 p.m.
Beginning in September, students in sixth grade and up can enjoy the library’s tween café. To learn more, call 281-395-1311. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Second Thursday of the Month
Katy Christian Women’s Connection Prayer Connection
La Madeleine
23322 Mercantile Pkwy.
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Join other Katy women for a prayer coffee and fellowship. Bring a friend and don’t forget to bring your Bible. For more information, call 281-232-8338 or visit katycwc.org. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Third Thursday of Every Month
Mended Hearts Support Group
Methodist West Houston Hospital
Mesquite Conference Room
18500 Katy Fwy.
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Mended Hearts has been offering the gift of hope and encouragement to heart patients, families and caregivers, bringing all of us together to form a network of caring individuals. For details about Mended Hearts at Methodist West Houston, contact our Volunteer Services at 832-522-3062. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Last Thursday of the Month
Book and Bite Club
Katy Branch Library
5414 Franz Rd.
12:30 – 2 p.m.
Enjoy lunch and discuss a book between bites. Call the library at 281-391-3509 for the month’s book selection. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Every Friday
Family Film Festival
Maud Marks Library
1815 Westgreen Blvd.
1:15 p.m.
Bring the whole family out to our family film festival this summer. We will be showing a different mystery film complete with popcorn. We will start off with a movie series about a tech genius in a metal suit determined to avenge the world. Talk to a librarian to get a complete schedule, call 281-492-8592.
Fridays
Spanish Computer Class
Katy Library
5414 Franz Rd.
4:30 p.m.
Join us for basic computer classes taught in Spanish. Clase de la computadora.
Saturdays
Farmers Market at LaCenterra
LaCenterra – Heritage Square
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. during the spring and summer
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. during the fall and winter
Shop for locally grown produce and homemade products from a variety of vendors. Items include: seasonal produce, free-range eggs, grass-fed beef, fresh herbs, organic fertilizer, jams and jellies, olive oil, natural pet foods, vegan baked goods, international flavors, gourmet-to-go and more. The market is held rain or shine. For vendor information, email farmersmarket@vistahouston.com. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Second Saturday of the Month
Cans for a Cure
Tradition Bank – Pin Oak Branch
550 Pin Oak
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Keep Kids Connected encourages Katy residents to drop off their aluminum cans. Proceeds from recycling help fund the purchase of Netbook computers for children with cancer or a life-threatening disease, as well as pediatric cancer research. For more information, visit www.keepkidsconnected.org. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Second Sunday of Every Month
Farmers Market at Bridgeland
Bridgeland’s Lakeland Activity Center
16902 Bridgeland Landing
Cypress
12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Shop for a variety of farm-fresh produce, including vegetables, herbs, nuts, honey, preserves, sauces, baked goods, plants, eggs, and meat from pasture-fed animals. Vendors will also be on site selling a variety of refreshments. The farmers market takes place every Sunday starting Aug. 12 and running through Dec. 9. For a list of upcoming activities, visit www.bridgelandlife.com. Learn more about the Farmers Market at Bridgeland by becoming a fan of its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thefarmersmarketatbridgeland. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
Second Sunday of the Month
HOPE Dog & Cat Adoptions
Rover Oaks Katy
24250 Kingsland Blvd.
1 – 5 p.m.
Come find your fur-ever friend. Homeless and Orphaned Pets Endeavor (HOPE) help facilitate dog and cat adoptions. To learn more, call Rover Oaks at 281-693-7687. Please mention you found this on www.KatyMagazine.com.
